Digitally restored late Joseon era folding screen painting and developed the hardware & contents

<Pyeongsaengdo> Digital Folding Screen

experience

archiving

digital asset

video

Year

2022

Client

National Museum of Korea

Shown at

National Museum of Korea / LA Korean Culture Center

Partners

Dexter Studios

Red Dot Award 2023 Winner: Digital Solutions

Overview of the project

TRIC oversaw the entire process of ultra-high-resolution scanning, historically grounded digital restoration, and the development of exhibition content and hardware for Joseon-era cultural artifact, <Pyeongsaengdo>. <Pyeongsaengdo> is an eight-panel folding screen that depicts the ideal life milestones of a Joseon-era individual, from surviving through one's first birthday to a 60th wedding anniversary. Once digital restoration was completed, TRIC developed interactive media content and custom hardware including a digital folding screen and a standing kiosk. The restored work was released in both Korean and English through the National Museum of Korea’s online exhibition. The website offers a comparison interface between the original and restored versions, along with contextual folk culture information and academic resources.

Expanding access to the painting heritage

For the project, TRIC digitally restored damaged sections of the original Pyeongsaengdo (Deoksu 5768) and enhanced the overall composition by referencing a similar painting (Deoksu 1681). The restoration process involved reconstructing missing elements—such as attire, objects, and architectural layouts—based on historical sources and comparable artifacts.

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Digital restoration

The digital restoration emphasized both chromatic correction and the visual reconstruction of missing parts. When the original form could not be inferred due to severe damage, data from related Pyeongsaengdo pieces and scholarly research were referenced. Figures, garments, and props were reconstructed using extracted line art and pigment data. Alongside restoration, TRIC collaborated with Dexter Studios to produce 3D graphic animations. Each panel was developed with narrative highlights drawn from the idealized life stages of Pyeongsaengdo, combining historical fidelity with immersive storytelling.

Digital restoration

The digital restoration emphasized both chromatic correction and the visual reconstruction of missing parts. When the original form could not be inferred due to severe damage, data from related Pyeongsaengdo pieces and scholarly research were referenced. Figures, garments, and props were reconstructed using extracted line art and pigment data. Alongside restoration, TRIC collaborated with Dexter Studios to produce 3D graphic animations. Each panel was developed with narrative highlights drawn from the idealized life stages of Pyeongsaengdo, combining historical fidelity with immersive storytelling.

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Modular hardware development for quick assembly

TRIC also designed modular hardware for offline exhibition: a four-panel digital folding screen and a freestanding vanity-style kiosk. The kiosk’s design was inspired by traditional cabinetry and mirror stands, crafted in collaboration with artisans Kim Young-chang (wood joinery) and Jeong Chan-jeong (mounting art). Visitors can explore each panel and restoration details interactively through the kiosk, which has been installed at the National Museum of Korea’s “Room of Reflection” and immersive media hall.

Modular hardware development for quick assembly

TRIC also designed modular hardware for offline exhibition: a four-panel digital folding screen and a freestanding vanity-style kiosk. The kiosk’s design was inspired by traditional cabinetry and mirror stands, crafted in collaboration with artisans Kim Young-chang (wood joinery) and Jeong Chan-jeong (mounting art). Visitors can explore each panel and restoration details interactively through the kiosk, which has been installed at the National Museum of Korea’s “Room of Reflection” and immersive media hall.

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Ultra-high resolution 2d scan and color profiling

The artwork was captured using a “quarter-sensor pixel shift” method, generating 16 ultra-high-resolution frames over 7 seconds. These were stitched into a single terapixel-grade image and color-corrected using a CMS (Color Management System) based on the pigment’s original color gamut, achieving over 98% color fidelity.

Ultra-high resolution 2d scan and color profiling

The artwork was captured using a “quarter-sensor pixel shift” method, generating 16 ultra-high-resolution frames over 7 seconds. These were stitched into a single terapixel-grade image and color-corrected using a CMS (Color Management System) based on the pigment’s original color gamut, achieving over 98% color fidelity.

Ultra-high resolution 2d scan and color profiling

The artwork was captured using a “quarter-sensor pixel shift” method, generating 16 ultra-high-resolution frames over 7 seconds. These were stitched into a single terapixel-grade image and color-corrected using a CMS (Color Management System) based on the pigment’s original color gamut, achieving over 98% color fidelity.

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